Review of On the Waterfront (1954) by Joshua M — 12 Dec 2014
No one is cooler or smoother than Marlon Brando's Terry Malloy, but you cannot help but weep for the sap. He's found his safe niche in a corrupt system, and people even toss him the occasional favor.
Yet he can't get comfortable thanks to the lovely Eva Saint. We watch as Terry and the others on the waterfront march upward and onward, escaping the life of a D&D bum. Along the march, Kazan and Schulberg give us some unforgettable shots and lines, and remind us of how things still have to change.
This review of On the Waterfront (1954) was written by Joshua M on 12 Dec 2014.
On the Waterfront has generally received very positive reviews.
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